‘Slow down, you move too fast . . .’

Paul Simon may have been on to something with that lyric, but for now, there doesn’t seem to be much choice in the matter. I’m still here, still alive, but unbelievably backed up . . . or is it, backed against a wall?!

Quick thoughts:

The CD — yes, it’s going to happen, but certainly not in my timeline. However, two premiere events have been scheduled, percussion tracks were laid down on Friday, and I’m recording two days this coming week. A more detailed post will follow, and I’m hopeful a newsletter will be emailed late tonight or early tomorrow. I’m now at the point where I can honestly say I’m excited about the album, despite the fact this project has been fraught with delays, derailments, and difficulties.

Organising my life — that, also, is an ongoing (and at this point, seemingly never-ending) project, and it’s nice to find someone who is discovering and implementing similar techniques. It took a while to get myself down to a single notepad, but the system is working extremely well and has put an end to constantly scrabbling for lost bits of paper containing vital information.

The cricket — Zimbabwe vs Australia, well done (and fond memories of the Banglas in 2005)! India vs Pakistan in the World Twenty20 Cup final: I’m backing India to win. Andrew Flintoff: I’m deeply concerned about his future in the game. Darren Maddy’s career seems to have been anointed by The Kingmaker; I’m hopeful he will continue to have opportunity to play for England. Wicketkeeper woes: two words, Paul Nixon.

There’s a lot more I’d like to write, but I’d best stop for now and get back to scoring a medley for the album. More soon!